Many customers have seen their monthly power bills skyrocket this summer. The costs have doubled or more in some cases.

What caused the spike and is there relief in sight? We hear a report.

Also:

* A report from Dolton, a Chicago suburb, that is Pope Leo's hometown. His boyhood home is becoming a tourist attraction.

* With colleges and universities under financial pressure, one school in western Illinois is phasing out some programs. Jane Carlson reports.

* Ryan Denham talks with customers who are struggling to pay higher electric bills.

* Public Interest Research Group Director Abe Scarr discusses a jump in State Farm's homeowner's insurance rates.

* Julia Simon explains those who want to take advantage of government programs to upgrade to green technology need to hurry.

* Harshaw

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